Camden High School's star forward, 6-foot-6 Billy Richmond, has switched his commitment from the University of Kentucky to the University of Arkansas, following head coach John Calipari. Richmond, who originally signed with Kentucky, will now join Calipari in Fayetteville after the coach's move to Arkansas. Richmond's former teammates, DJ Wagner and Aaron Bradshaw, also transferred after Calipari left Kentucky. Richmond, ranked No. 22 nationally, is the third player from Calipari’s 2024 recruiting class to join him at Arkansas.

By the Numbers
  • Richmond was the leading scorer (17 ppg) and rebounder (7.4 rpg) for Camden High School last winter.
  • He is ranked as the No. 22 recruit in the country, according to 247Sports.
State of Play
  • Richmond's final scholastic basketball game was a 69-50 win over Arts, of Newark, in the state Group 3 final on March 9 at Rutgers University.
  • He played in 53 career games with the Panthers and helped secure the program’s 13th state title.
Bottom Line

Billy Richmond's decision to follow Coach Calipari from Kentucky to Arkansas emphasizes the strong bond between the two and suggests a promising future for Arkansas basketball, bolstered by Richmond's talent and contributions.